The Ellery pairs in-home laundry and newer interiors with an outdoor pool, spa and landscaped garden near Times Square. Residents are especially positive about the front desk and door staff. Earlier reports of elevator delays and inconsistent amenity operation make the everyday facilities worth checking alongside the attractive shared spaces.
Residents repeatedly praise the welcoming staff and clean, modern building. Critical accounts focus on elevator waits and whether the shared facilities live up to their price.
Residents describe a warm front desk and door team that remembers them and makes daily arrivals and departures pleasant.
Positive accounts praise the interiors, cleanliness and overall appearance of the building, including residents who have stayed for two years.
Several residents reported long waits and unavailable elevators in 2024–25. Check current service rather than assuming a newer building avoids these problems.
A resident describes problems with the sauna, steam room and other shared areas. See the facilities you would pay to use, not just the brochure.
The Ellery is a Midtown West rental with in-unit Bosch laundry, central air and dishwashers in every residence, behind a 24-hour attended lobby. Amenities include a rooftop outdoor pool, three fitness rooms, a 10,000 sq ft courtyard, a package room with cold storage and resident storage; there is no on-site garage.
Also here: Double-height coworking lounge with meeting rooms · Spa suite with steam room and sauna · Rooftop private dining room and sun room · Games/media room · ALDI grocery at the base · Bike storage
The Ellery is located at 312 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036. West 43rd Street places The Ellery close to Times Square and major subway connections. Theater crowds and visitor activity are part of the setting, even when the apartment itself feels removed from the street.
Housing complaints are relatively uncommon compared with similar buildings, with noise accounting for most reports. A building conversion about 150 feet away may bring construction disruption.
3 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.8 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.
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No housing-condition violations recorded in this period.
| Project | Work type | Distance | Latest permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion | 150 ft | Jun 2026 | |
Conversion to residential use. Permitted work: general construction. | |||
Recent studio and one-bedroom rents have been above the area median. The newer interiors and pool-and-spa offering are central to that comparison; weigh them against the size and exposure of the actual home.
| Apartment | Range | Median rent | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,295–$5,500 | $4,600 +14% vs area | — |
| 1 bed | $5,350–$7,500 | $6,080 +20% vs area | — |
| 2 beds | $7,980–$11,000 | $8,700 | — |
43% of listings offered free rent, most commonly two months. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.
67% of listings offered free rent, most commonly two months. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.
38% of listings offered free rent, most commonly two months. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.
22% of listings offered free rent, most commonly two months.

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| Apartment | Beds | Rent | Size (sq ft) | Available | Days listed | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#24B#24B | 1 bed | $6,550 | — | Oct 28, 26 | 13 | StreetEasy |
How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 24 days on the market, versus 17 days at comparable apartment buildings nearby. 10% left within a week.
| Apartment | Beds | Last asking rent | Size (sq ft) | Last on market | Est. lease end | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#21I#21I | 1 bed | $6,200 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#5J#5J | 1 bed | $5,450 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#9F#9F | 1 bed | $6,550 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#14H#14H | 1 bed | $4,800 | 600 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#18B#18B | 1 bed | $6,212 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
Past availability and off-market dates suggest these apartments may be nearing the end of their current lease. If a resident doesn’t renew, the apartment could become available. Ask the leasing team early about any unit that interests you.
New listings in past 12 months
Budget about $50/month on top of rent for internet. Household utilities are included in rent.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Utilities Utilities Household utilitiesIncluded Source: The Ellery housing terms | Included |
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: The Ellery current listings · Verizon plans | ~$50 |
Estimated monthly total
~$50| Cost | One-time amount |
|---|---|
| Application Application Budget up to $20 per applicant for screening. Source: The Ellery current listings | Up to $20/applicant |
| Security deposit Security deposit Budget up to one month's rent for the refundable security deposit. Source: The Ellery current listings | Up to one month's rent |
